Lithium Assets Analyst

Cru International Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CRU International, a leading metals and mining research firm, is seeking a Lithium Assets Analyst in the UK to deliver market-shaping analysis and asset-level modelling for client engagements. You will build trusted industry relationships, perform primary and secondary research, and maintain accurate data series to support asset-level insights and competitive intelligence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in mining/metals commodity research, with strong numeracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; further education or certification in commodity research preferred.
• Experience in mining and metals commodity research (2+ years) considered advantageous.
• Strong ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data and generate clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust analysis across services in remit and contribute to CRU’s client engagement.
• Build a profile as a trusted commodity analyst and support leads in identifying business opportunities.
• Conduct primary and secondary research and maintain asset-level data series for deliverables.
• Coordinate data standardisation across asset models and communicate with Tech, Economics and Market teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Numeracy

Teamwork

Client communication

Research

Critical thinking

Quantitative data handling

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

About CRU:
CRU International is a leading provider of business intelligence and consulting services in the metals, mining, and fertilizer industries. With over 50 years of experience, we offer valuable insights and analysis that help our clients make informed decisions in an ever-changing global market.
About the role:
As a Lithium Assets Analyst, you will develop market-shaping analysis and asset-level modelling that supports CRU’s services and client engagement. You’ll build trusted industry relationships, contribute to thought leadership, and help ensure the data we deliver is accurate, current, and valuable to clients.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop robust analysis across the services within your remit and contribute perspectives to CRU’s wider content and client engagement.
• Build a profile as a trusted commodity analyst.
• Support Service Leads in identifying business opportunities, and contribute to client meetings, demonstrations, and webinars.
• Develop relationships with contacts at client accounts and across the wider industry.
• Respond to client and internal requests for asset-level data and analysis.
• Conduct primary and secondary research, including developing relationships with market, industry, and institutional contacts.
• Contribute to asset modelling and maintain accurate, current data series for customer deliverables.
• Coordinate data standardisation across asset models and commodities, delivery schedules with Technology, and data updates with Economics and Market teams.
• Support model debugging and encourage the use of AI tools for secondary research.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution.
• Further education or certification in a subject relevant to commodity research, such as geology, economics, or engineering, is preferred.

Skills & Experience:

• More than two years’ experience in mining and metals commodity research; direct industry experience is highly advantageous.
• Ability to gather and critically analyse qualitative and quantitative data, identify trends and drivers, and generate clear insights.
• Strong numeracy, with the ability to interpret, manipulate, and manage large datasets and apply mathematical concepts.
• Collaborative approach, including sharing knowledge and best practice with a global analysis team.
• Ability to balance initiative and drive with effective teamwork.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients and industry participants.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development as part of a global company.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The chance to work with industry-leading experts and over a diverse range of topics and projects.